Regional Screen Agencies

Sites in this category:

EM Media
EM Media is the regional agency supporting the development of the film and media industry in the East Midlands. It has the full support of the UK Film Council at a national level and East Midlands Development Agency at a regional level. Its aims and priorities are focused on the development of a sustainable and accessible film and media industry in the region. Site contains details of EM Media's services and funding schemes.
Film London
Promoted as the 'strategic agency for the film and media sector in London', Film London's aims include investing in film production, exhibition and education in the capital. Funded by the UK Film Council, the agency distributes National Lottery funds to develop London's film and media cilture. Website holds various useful sections including FAQ's, location and studio information, details of UK regional agencies and press releases.
Glasgow Film Office
A Web tour of Hollywood-upon-Clyde, with views of likely location spots and intercity rivalry, e.g. Trainspotting's interiors were shot in Glasgow not Edinburgh. Ken Loach praises the city's filmmaking advantages.
Glasgow Media Access Centre
Scotland's largest multi-media film and video facility, the centre provides equipment, training and support to film and video makers, whether beginners, local authorities, or professionals. Users need to become members. Site holds detailed information on equipment resources, training and on Cineworks, their short film production initiative. Plus a forum to advertise film, equipment, books etc and a news section.
North West Vision
North West Vision is the screen and media agency for England’s North West, supported by the Film Council and other local bodies. Site provides information in relation to local crew and talent, postproduction facilities, film networks, local film production new, plus details of separate regional film offices.
Northern Film and Media
Launched in October 2002, Northern Film and Media aims to build a film and media industry in the North and is supported by the Film Council. Site provides details of film services, film networks in the region, funding, schemes to encourage production, plus career information.
Northern Ireland Film & Television Commission
The Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission is an integrated agency for the development of the film industry and film culture in Northern Ireland. Site contains production, training and location information.
Screen East
The Regional Film Agency for the East of England, ‘dedicated to developing, supporting and promoting every aspect of film, television and the moving image’. Agency is especially involved in film production, locations, education and heritage. Site holds details of production initiatives, company development and training, screenwriting services, education, distribution and lottery funding. Also provides press releases and links.
Screen South
Screen South is the new film and media agency for the south. Areas covered include Kent, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex. Supported by the UK Film Council, the Agency aims to be a resource for film activity, to promote talent and preserve the area’s film heritage. Sites holds information in relation to production, exhibition and education, and also offers an online newsletter option and local links pages.
Screen West Midlands
Agency aims to support, promote and develop the screen media industry in the West Midlands region. Supported by the UK Film Council, SWM operates in six main areas: production, exhibition, education, training, archives and locations. Site also provides details of job vacancies, useful links and contacts.
South West Screen
The Regional Screen Agency for the south west aims to sustain ‘all areas in film, television and interactive media in the south west of England’. Areas covered include Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Site provides information on funding, production initiatives, locations, education and training and a crew/services database. Plus local film news and a links page.